A patient has an ingrown toenail, in which the nail grows into the nailfold. Would cutting the nail away from the nail fold permanently correctthis condition? Why or why not?

Q: A man got his finger caught in a machine at the factory. The damage was less serious than expected,…

A: A keratinous structure that protects the sensitive regions of the digits is called the nail. There…

Q: Carinomas are cancers of epithelial tissue, and sacrcomas are cancers of connective tissue. Are…

A: Tumor is a mass of tissues. It may be benign or malignant. The cellular growth that occurs when the…

Q: Define integument

A: The integumentary system is an organ system consisting of the skin, hair, nails, and exocrine…

Q: why wouldn't it cause pain to remove only the superficial part of the epidermis? why wouldn't it…

A: The epidermis is a protective outer layer of the skin. It is composed of squamous stratified…

Q: Define or describe the nail plate, nail fold, eponychium,hyponychium, and nail matrix

A: The nails can be described as the keratinous structures grown from the deep layer of epidermal…

Q: red blood cell

A: When we delve into the realm of biology and physiology, one crucial aspect to explore is how red…

Q: egions of the skin – Epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous layer, nails, hair, glands

A: The integumentary system is an organ system consisting of the skin, hair, nails, and exocrine…

Q: Identify the accessory structure of the skin indicated by the arrow: O hair root O hair bulb O hair…

A: Hair develops from the follicle. This is situated at the intersection of the deep dermis and the…

Q: Can wipe pad of micellar water along the hair follicle (to remove cosmetic on the face) help acne…

A: Micellar water is a skin care product that can help cleanse and tone the skin. In addition to…

Q: Which layer of the epidermis is beneath the nail bed? Stratum granulosum O Stratum basale Stratum…

A: The skin has three layers such as the epidermis, the dermis, and the hypodermis. The epidermis is…

Q: Why is it important for the epidermis to beeffective, but not too effective, in screeningout UV…

A: The integumentary system consists of the skin and accessory structures like hair, nails and exocrine…

Q: You develop a callus, which is a thickening of the epidermis, from a pair or ill-fitting shoes.…

A: A callus is an area of thick hard skin on a hand or foot, usually caused by rubbing.

Q: Identify the epidermal layer(s) in which the following cancers arise: (a) basal cell carcinoma; (b)…

A: The largest organ of the human body is known as the skin. It is made up of three layers, the…

Q: In clinical practice, drugs can be delivered by diffusion across the skin. This delivery method is…

A: Transdermal administration  Transdermal administration is a method of transferring drug painlessly…

Q: location for mitosis of the nail keratinocytes responsible for nail growth   most distal portion…

A: The largest organ in the body is integument or skin, it accounts for about 15 % of the body weight…

Q: Describe the structure of the nail bed.

A: In most primates, a nail is a claw-like keratinous plate at the tip of the fingers and toes. Nails…

Q: Many organs of the body contain numeroussmaller organs, perhaps even thousands.Describe an example…

A: The integumentary system described as the set of organs that form the external covering of the body…

Q: Describe the four steps in wound repair of the integument.

A: The integument which is usually referred to as the skin is the outermost layer of the body. It…

Q: Identify the nail structures on the diagram in Figure

A: The claw like structure which is found at the tip of fingers and toes is called nail. It contains a…

Q: What is the structure or layer indicated by the letter B? A- Dermal papillae Reticular layer Blood…

A: Skin is considered as the largest organ of the body where it play a crucial role in protecting the…

Q: Name the part(s) of the skin that “peel(s)” off after a minor sunburn

A: Skin has three main layers, Dermis Epidermis Hypodermis The outer covering of the body is called…

Q: Which layer of the epidermis contains dividing cells (mitotic cells)? Stratum corneum Stratum…

A: The outer layer of the skin plays a vital role in protecting the body by serving as a physical…

Q: The form and pattern of skin ridges are determined bythe (epidermis, dermal papillae).

A: Fingerprints are the old and most correct way for the identification of a person. The fingerprint is…

Q: Patricia has an ingrown toenail. It is a condition in which the nail grows into the nail fold. Would…

A: An ingrown toenail is a condition where the nail of the person starts to grow inwards into the nail…

Q: feel a sudden pinch and notice that you are bleeding.  Are you still in the epidermis? Explain what…

A: The skin protects the inner body from the outer environment. The skin has different receptors for…

Q: Epidermal abrasions of the right arm and shoulder Severe lacerations of the right cheek and temple…

A: Two categories of skin damage are described in the scenario:Epidermal abrasions: Cuts that are…